Description
These Caramel Cheesecake Cookies deliver a soft, chewy texture packed with rich cheesecake flavor and buttery caramel swirls. Ideal for dessert lovers seeking an easy, crowd‑pleasing treat, this recipe blends cream cheese, caramel sauce, and a hint of vanilla into a buttery cookie base. Ready in minutes, the cookies bake to a golden edge while staying tender inside, making them perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple sweet snack at home. Serve them warm with a glass of cold milk for comfort.!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate caramel sauce and optional chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10‑12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra caramel ribbons, drizzle a thin line of caramel on top before baking. Chill dough for 15 minutes for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container
- freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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